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Hochschule Campus Wien
University of applied sciences
Favoritenstraße 232, 1100 Wien, Österreich
2001
Hochschule Campus Wien (HCW) is an Austrian university of applied sciences based in Vienna.
With more than 9,000 students at the Campus Altes Landgut, at another location, and at two partner locations, Hochschule Campus Wien is the largest university of applied sciences in Austria. The Departments of Applied Nursing Science, Applied Life Sciences, Building and Design, Health Sciences, Social Sciences, Engineering and Administration, Economics, Security, Politics offer a choice of almost 70 part-time and full-time study programs. Applied research and development is bundled in nine subject-specific research centers. Further education and training in the form of seminars, modules and certificate programs is provided by the Campus Wien Academy. Hochschule Campus Wien is a founding member of the Sustainable Universities Cooperative.
The following names, spellings, and terms are known:
The name "Hochschule Campus Wien", as well as the abbreviation "HCW", is also used in English translations.
Hochschule Campus Wien is not FH Wien.
The university is managed by the following central bodies:
Financial and operational management of the university.
FH-Prof.in DIin Dr.in Doris Link
Mag.a Silvia Kaupa-Götzl, LL.M.
More information about the Management Board: https://www.hcw.ac.at/en/about-us/organization/university-management
Academic management of the university.
FH-Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Dr. mont. Heimo Sandtner
HS-Prof.in Mag.a Dr.in Evelyn Süss-Stepancik
FH-Prof.in Mag.a Dr.in Elisabeth Haslinger-Baumann
More information about the Rectorate: https://www.hcw.ac.at/en/about-us/organization/university-management
The Governing Board acts as the highest supervisory and strategic committee.
Dr. Hannes Swoboda
Former Member of Parliament and Group Chairman in the European Parliament
Prof. Ing. Wilhelm Behensky, Med
Founder and Former Chief Executive Officer of Hochschule Campus Wien
Ing. Wolfgang Hesoun
Former CEO of Siemens Austria
Christine Marek
Managing Director CM Consulting
Chairwoman of the University Council of the University College of Teacher Education Styria
Chairwoman of the Executive Board Children in Vienna (KIWI)
More information about the Governing Board: https://www.hcw.ac.at/en/about-us/organization/organization/governing-board
Hochschule Campus Wien offers bachelor's and master's degree programs as well as programs in continuing education and academic expert programs, and is organized into seven departments with nearly 70 study programs.
1. Applied Life Sciences
2. Building and Design
3. Health Sciences
4. Applied Nursing Science
5. Social Sciences
6. Engineering
7. Administration, Economics, Security, Politics
More information about the departments: https://www.hcw.ac.at/en/about-us/organization/organization/departments
More information about the study programs: https://www.hcw.ac.at/en/studies/study-programs
Academic continuing education is offered at the university's own Campus Wien Academy.
More information about the Campus Wien Academy: https://www.campusacademy.at
As a university of applied sciences, Hochschule Campus Wien is home to the following research centers:
More information about the research centers: https://www.hcw.ac.at/en/research/research-centers
The research profile is characterized by five interdisciplinary research areas based on the forward-looking disciplines at Hochschule Campus Wien:
More information about the research areas: https://www.hcw.ac.at/en/research/research-areas
As of July 31, 2025, the total volume of all ongoing and commissioned R&D projects amounts to 13.5 million euros.
The figures listed refer to the academic year 2024/2025:
Hochschule Campus Wien is certified as a family-friendly institution and has received multiple awards for its Workplace Health Management program.
Awards received:
More information about the awards and accreditations: https://www.hcw.ac.at/en/about-us/accreditations-and-awards
Favoritenstraße 232, 1100 Wien, Österreich
https://www.hcw.ac.at/en/about-us/locations
The following pages are considered the primary sources for detailed information: